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14 October, 20:42

The federal government is required to build a border fence along the U. S. and Mexican border. As construction began, several environmental groups brought suit because the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Homeland Security had not complied with federal law. Which of the following federal laws would the two agencies have to comply with before constructing the wall?

a. They would need to do due diligence on the land before building the fence.

b. They would need to do an EIS.

c. They would need to designate any area where the fence is located as a brownfield.

d. both b and c

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  1. 14 October, 21:12
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    B) They would need to do an EIS.

    Explanation:

    An environmental impact statement (EIS) is an official document that describes how a proposed activity or project impacts the environment. It must include all the negative impacts that affect the quality of the human environment. It has to contain alternative courses of action and their respective impacts on the environment.
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